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Lower Yosemite Fall Trail

Yosemite NP, California

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Lower Yosemite Fall is the final 320-foot drop of the 2,425-foot Yosemite Falls, making it the tallest waterfall in North America!

The trail is a quick 1-mile loop that takes about 30 minutes to complete, perfect for a short adventure!

In winter, you might spot the rare 'frazil ice,' a slushy ice that forms in the creek below the falls!

The trail is wheelchair accessible, allowing everyone to enjoy the breathtaking views of the falls!

Spring is the best time to visit when the snowmelt makes the falls roar with full force!

The trail features a footbridge that offers an up-close view of the waterfall's powerful spray!

John Muir, the renowned naturalist, was captivated by the beauty of Yosemite Falls and its surrounding wilderness!

The Ahwahneechee people, native to the region, have long revered Yosemite Falls as a sacred site!

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